Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 80 NT$ (10 zł) | 29 zł | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 95 NT$ (12 zł) | 19 zł | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 66 NT$ (8 zł) | 8 zł | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 80 NT$ (10 zł) | 2.60 zł | 283% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 40 NT$ (4.98 zł) | 9 zł | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 99 NT$ (12 zł) | 5.67 zł | 118% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 167 NT$ (21 zł) | 11 zł | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 100 NT$ (12 zł) | 2.83 zł | 340% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 50 NT$ (6 zł) | 2.17 zł | 187% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 42 NT$ (5.26 zł) | 3.22 zł | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 400 NT$ (50 zł) | 23 zł | 112% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 49 NT$ (6 zł) | 4.89 zł | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 30 NT$ (3.73 zł) | 1.93 zł | 93% |
| Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 22,500 NT$ (2,799 zł) | 3,149 zł | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 16,500 NT$ (2,053 zł) | 1,746 zł | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,000 NT$ (249 zł) | 519 zł | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 21,000 NT$ (2,612 zł) | 1,380 zł | 89% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 12,500 NT$ (1,555 zł) | 1,043 zł | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 800 NT$ (100 zł) | 291 zł | 66% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 350 NT$ (44 zł) | 43 zł | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 13,750 NT$ (1,710 zł) | 1,798 zł | 5% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,500 NT$ (311 zł) | 419 zł | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 300 NT$ (37 zł) | 21 zł | 74% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 400 NT$ (50 zł) | 16 zł | 221% |
| Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,250 NT$ (280 zł) | 264 zł | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | 121 zł | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,500 NT$ (311 zł) | 287 zł | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,000 NT$ (249 zł) | 303 zł | 18% |
| Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 750,000 NT$ (93,296 zł) | 68,915 zł | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 30 NT$ (3.77 zł) | 5.25 zł | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | 90 zł | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 27 zł | - |
| Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 200 NT$ (25 zł) | 14 zł | 84% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | 27 zł | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | 100 zł | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | 16 zł | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 80 NT$ (10 zł) | 12 zł | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 75 NT$ (9 zł) | 10 zł | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 33 NT$ (4.11 zł) | 4.55 zł | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 35 NT$ (4.35 zł) | 7 zł | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 300 NT$ (37 zł) | 30 zł | 26% |
| Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 800 NT$ (100 zł) | 59 zł | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 450 NT$ (56 zł) | 51 zł | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 130 zł | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,500 NT$ (311 zł) | 103 zł | 203% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 200 NT$ (25 zł) | 15 zł | 61% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 60 NT$ (7 zł) | 8 zł | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 100 NT$ (12 zł) | 6 zł | 99% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 12,000 NT$ (1,493 zł) | 1,984 zł | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 0.28 zł | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,000 NT$ (124 zł) | 122 zł | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 100 NT$ (12 zł) | 14 zł | 9% |
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For example, you would need at least 10,912 zł
(87,724 NT$)
in Kao-hsiung
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,600 zł
in Łódź.